2000 Plymouth Breeze problems
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Common 2000 Plymouth Breeze problems
The Plymouth Breeze 2000 is known for several common problems that have been reported by its owners. These issues include transmission failure, engine oil leaks, and electrical problems.
One of the most common issues with the Plymouth Breeze 2000 is transmission failure. Some owners have reported that the transmission shifts roughly or slips, particularly when shifting from first to second gear. This problem can be caused by low transmission fluid levels, worn clutch plates, or a malfunctioning shift solenoid.
Engine oil leaks are also a common problem with the Plymouth Breeze 2000. Some owners have reported that their car leaks oil, which can lead to a variety of issues, including decreased engine performance and the risk of engine damage.
Electrical problems are another common issue with the Plymouth Breeze 2000. Some owners have reported problems with the power windows, such as the windows rolling down slowly or not at all. Others have reported issues with the interior lights, such as the dome light failing to turn on or off. These problems can be caused by faulty wiring, blown fuses, or malfunctioning switches.
The Plymouth Breeze 2000 also has reported issues with its suspension and steering. Some owners have reported problems with the front suspension, such as worn out ball joints or sway bar links, which can cause the vehicle to handle poorly and have a rough ride. The power steering system is also prone to leaks, which can lead to a loss of power steering assist.
Finally, some owners of the Plymouth Breeze 2000 have reported issues with their air conditioning system. Some have reported that the air conditioning blows warm air or that the system stops working altogether. This can be caused by a variety of factors, such as a refrigerant leak, a faulty compressor, or a malfunctioning fan.
In summary, the Plymouth Breeze 2000 has several common problems, including transmission failure, engine oil leaks, electrical issues, suspension and steering problems, and air conditioning issues. These problems can lead to decreased performance, increased risk of engine damage, and inconvenience for the owner. It is important for owners of the Plymouth Breeze 2000 to be aware of these common problems and to address them promptly to avoid further damage and inconvenience.
What year did they stop making Plymouth Breeze?
2000: The mid-sized Breeze ended production. This was also the last year for the Voyager minivan as a Plymouth.
How much does a 2000 Breeze Plymouth weigh?
2,942 lbs2000 Plymouth Breeze / Curb weight
What make is a Plymouth Breeze?
Breeze is a member of the compact Chrysler Cirrus/Dodge Stratus family at Chrysler. Cirrus is the luxury car, Stratus the performance car and Breeze (what a wonderful name) the economy car.
How much does a 1999 Plymouth Breeze weigh?
2,942 lbs1999 Plymouth Breeze / Curb weight
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
2925 lbs.
When did they stop making Plymouth Breeze?
2000
2000: The mid-sized Breeze ended production. This was also the last year for the Voyager minivan as a Plymouth.
Why did Plymouth cars fail?
The demise of Plymouth was due to lackluster cars that were similar to other models offered by other brands in the group, although Chrysler Group had a few tricks up their sleeves with the new PT Cruiser being planned to revive the Plymouth brand.
Why did Plymouth stop?
It's all about the money. As staid as it may sound, the answer has nothing to do with corporate intrigue, malfeasance from competitors, or even cars so bad it killed the brand, even if the Plymouth Prowler didn't help much. Plymouth went the way of the dodo for one simple reason: Money.
Was Plymouth a success or a failure?
Though Plymouth would never develop as robust an economy as later settlements—such as Massachusetts Bay Colony—agriculture, fishing and trading made the colony self-sufficient within five years after it was founded. Many other European settlers followed in the Pilgrims' footsteps to New England.
2000 Plymouth Breeze car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Plymouth Breeze problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Plymouth Breeze vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2000 Plymouth Breeze
The NHTSA has received 38 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Plymouth Breeze. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2000 Plymouth Breeze vehicles.
2014-10-14
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-14
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X8YN
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR OWNER REPORTED FUEL SMELL. WE INVESTIGATED AND FOUND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAD FAILED AT THE AFT MUFFLER EXIT TO PIPE, WELDED JOINT. THIS CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO MELT AND LEAK FUEL. THE HEAT SHIELD WAS INSTALLED BUT THE MELTING OCCURRED OVER THE TOP OF THE SHIELD. WE HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DAMAGE AVAILABLE. WE WILL PRESERVE THE FUEL TANK FOR ANY INVESTIGATION THROUGH 12/31/2014. IF WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM YOU WE WILL DISCARD IT. *TR
2014-10-03
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X4YN
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH WATER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE WIRE HARNESSES, BATTERY, AND POWER STEERING CABLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,998.
2014-10-01
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-17
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X4YN
- Components: STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WE HAD BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE THOUGHT IT WAS OIL LEAKING. WE STOPPED AND MY HUSBAND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD. HE DIDN'T FIND ANY OIL BUT THERE WAS SOME POWER STEERING FLUID ON HIS HAND. HE THOUGHT HE KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND WE COULD MAKE IT TO OUR DESTINATION WHERE HE WOULD TRY TO FIX IT. WHEN WE ARRIVED AT OUR DESTINATION, THE CAR WAS SMOKING SOME. I PARKED IN ONE LOCATION, BUT THEN DECIDED TO PARK IN ANOTHER. AS I TURNED MY STEERING WHEEL TO PARK IN THE OTHER LOCATION, SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AS I COMPLETED PARKING, THE SMOKE GOT HEAVIER AND HEAVIER UNTIL FLAMES BEGAN TO APPEAR BY THE WINDSHIELD FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND YOU COULD SMELL RUBBER BURNING. WE IMMEDIATELY EXISTED THE CAR. MY HUSBAND OPENED THE HOOD A LITTLE TO TRY TO STOP THE FIRE FROM SPREADING. EVENTUALLY HE PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH WATER. MOST OF THE WIRING AND HOSES NEAR THE POWER STEERING AREA WERE BURNT OR DAMAGED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. WE HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE UNTIL WE COULD BUY ALL THE PARTS THAT WERE DESTROYED IN THE FIRE.
2013-01-28
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-25
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X7YN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: ON 1/25/13 I HAD SOME MINOR REPAIR WORK DONE ON MY VEHICLE. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT I HAD A LEAK IN MY POWER STEERING HOSE. HE ALSO INFORMED ME OF A RECALL THAT HAD BEEN ISSUED IN 2006 #06V001000. I NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE OF THIS RECALL. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE SINCE 2004, AND AM IN POSSESSION OF THE TITLE THAT VERIFIES THAT. I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER, SECURITY DODGE ON LONG ISLAND, NY TO DISCUSS THE MATTER. I WAS INFORMED BY THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT MY VEHICLE DID NOT SHOW ANY OPEN RECALLS. THEY TOLD ME THIS RECALL WAS REMEDIED IN 2007 IN COTTONWOOD, AZ. THEY ALSO GAVE ME THE NAME OF THE OWNER, WHICH IS NOT ME. MY CAR WAS NEVER SERVICED IN COTTONWOOD, AZ. AT THE TIME THAT WAS 2 HOURS FROM WHERE I LIVED. I OPENED A CASE WITH DAIMLER CHRYSLER WHO INSTRUCTED ME TO CONTACT THE SERVICE MANAGER AT SECURITY DODGE. THE SERVICE MANAGER WAS FAR FROM HELPFUL OR INTERESTED IN THE CONFUSION WITH THIS SITUATION. I HAVE JUST READ ALL OF THE INCIDENTS OF FIRE RESULTING FROM THIS HOSE AND I NEED HELP IN GETTING THIS RECTIFIED. IT APPEARS THERE MUST BE A CLERICAL ERROR WITH MY VIN NUMBER IN THEIR SYSTEM. I FEEL THIS IS BACKED UP BY THE FACT THEY GAVE ME THE INCORRECT NAME OF THE OWNER AS WELL. I AM NOW VERY FEARFUL TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. I NEVER HAD THIS RECALL REPAIR MADE IN COTTONWOOD, AZ IN 2007 OR AT ANY OTHER TIME. CAN YOU ASSIST ME IN GETTING THIS RECTIFIED? *TR
2012-04-18
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-04-17
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X0YN
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I PARKED THE CAR AND WENT INTO THE POST OFFICE. I HEARD PEOPLE STATING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NEEDED FOR A CAR ON FIRE. I LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW AND SAW THE BREEZE WITH SUBSTANTIAL SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I WALKED OUTSIDE AS THE POST OFFICE CALLED 911. HAVING A CLEAR VIEW OF THE CAR, THERE WERE BITS OF MATERIAL WITH FLAMES DROPPING FROM UNDER THE CAR. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE FIRE MARSHALL INDICATED THE FIRE STARTED AGAINST THE FIRE WALL IN THE CORNER OF THE ENGINE NEAR THE DRIVER SEAT. THE CAR WAS TOWED FROM SITE AND IS CONSIDERED A LOSS. *JS
2011-11-28
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-11-14
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X8YN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED AND THEY ADVISED HE CONTACT THAT THE FIRE STARTED FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE FRACTURING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 140,000.
2008-10-13
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-08-22
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X2YN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CAR DIES OUT WITHOUT WARNING. IT WILL RESTART. THIS HAPPENS 4-5 TIMES A WEEK. THERE IS NO SIGNS OF LOSS OF POWER, AND THERE IS NO ENGINE LIGHT ON! *TR
2008-09-29
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-07-14
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X7YN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING MY CAR, AND SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP. I CHECKED EVERY THING AND EVERYTHING IT WAS OK, WATER AND OIL. AND COUPLE MONTH BEFORE THIS HAPPEN I RECEIVE A RECALL LETTER SAYING SOME THING WAS WRONG WITH THOSE TYPE OF CARS. *TR
2008-06-17
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-15
- Fire: 1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR LESS THAN ONE MINUTE WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE SMOKE THEN TURNED INTO FLAMES. THE CONTACT USED A BLANKET AND A WATER HOSE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $1,900 WORTH OF DAMAGES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V191000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS) THREE WEEKS AFTER THE FIRE. PLYMOUTH SENT A CONTRACTOR TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE AND CONCLUDED THAT THE FIRE WAS NOT RELATED TO THE SAFETY RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A MECHANIC. AFTER REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED A LEAK FROM THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE DIRECTLY ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH WAS THE POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT IT WAS PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO IDENTIFY THE HOSE LEAK UNLESS THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING UNDER PRESSURE. WHEN THE PLYMOUTH REPRESENTATIVE INVESTIGATED THE VEHICLE, IT WAS NOT RUNNING. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 81,000.
2008-03-26
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-15
- VIN: 1P3EJ46XXYN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER DRIVE. THE VEHICLE IDLED AND HE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND (A MECHANIC) STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WITH THE FUEL PRESSURE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IF SHE COULD NOT PROVIDE A RECEIPT FOR THE FUEL PUMP RECALL REPAIR (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06E088000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP) THAT WAS PERFORMED IN 2006, THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 92,000.
2007-11-27
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X1YN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: PURCHASE VEHICLE ON OCT 16 OR 17. CAR WAS RUNNING FINE . WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT IT WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. ON NOV 18, SUNDAY. 2007 I WENT TO CHURCH AND ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER PARKING MY CAR, THE CHURCH MADE AN ANNOUNCEMENT THAT THERE WAS A VEHICLE ON FIRE, AND GAVE MY PLATE(TAG) NUMBER. WHEN I WENT OUTSIDE THE FIREFIGHTERS WERE PUTTING AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IN MY CAR. IF THE FIRE WOULD HAVE STARTED MINUTES BEFORE ME AND MY TWO DAUGHTERS COULD HAVE BEEN HURT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD SAID TO ME THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS A TECHNICAL PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WHICH PROMPTED ME TO RESEARCH IF IT HAD BEEN A RECALL. IN DOING RESEARCH, I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. THE RECALL # IS E23 HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THAT THEY ONLY SERVICE VEHICLES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN DAMAGED. THE PERSON I SPOKE TO WAS GARY IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT BOB WILLIAMS DODGE DEALERSHIP IN ROME, GA 30161 (706-232-7793). I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT HAVING MY VEHICLE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE LIABLE FOR THE FIRE. HE TOLD ME I HAD TO GET A LAWYER AND HAVE THE COURTS DETERMINE THAT. PLEASE ADVICE AS TO HOW TO GO ABOUT RESOLVING MY ISSUE. *TR
2007-06-22
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-07
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X8YN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE BEGAN RISING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE TWO MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 06V001000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS). THE RECALL REPAIR HAS NOT BEEN PERFORMED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 110,000.
2007-03-20
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-06
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46XXYN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, AND STATED THAT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE MANUFACTURER SENT A TECHNICIAN TO INVESTIGATE THE FIRE , AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS DUE TO AN ENGINE ROD BLOWOUT WHICH CAUSED THE OIL TANK TO HEAT UP AND SPREAD FLAMES ALL OVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CAN PROVIDE PICTURES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE BOTH 100,000.*AK
2007-03-12
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-02-26
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X7YN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AND PARKED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE A FIRE REPORT. THE MANUFACTURER SENT OUT AN INVESTIGATOR AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000. *AK
2007-02-16
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-22
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X1YN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE BURST INTO FLAMES CUSTOMER BELIEVES THAT IT HAS TO DO WITH RECALL E23- HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE**CC THIS VEHICLE DOESN'T BELONG TO THE CONSUMER, HE WROTE IN ABOUT A YOUNG MAN WHO APPROACHED HIM ABOUT HIS VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE. TWO WEEKS PRIOR, A RECALL WAS ISSUED REGARDING THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE. *JB
2007-02-15
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-02-10
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X6YN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: CUSTOMER HAS CONCERNS ABOUT RECALL E-23 HIGH PRESSURE STEERING HOSE**CC THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRED. THREE HOURS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PART TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND HAD TO BE ORDERED. *NM
2007-01-20
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-10
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE WITH 2.4L ENGINE HAS RUSTING OIL PAN AND LEAKING OIL COULD CAUSE FIRE OR ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS. THE METAL ON THE OIL PAN DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE GOOD ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND WINTER SALT SITUATIONS. *NM
2007-01-17
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X8YN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE (FAILURE MILEAGE: 98000) AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FIRE STARTED TO COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND BURNED THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 06V001000 FOR STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS IN NOVEMBER 2006, THREE(3) MONTHS AFTER THE CAR WAS DESTROYED. *JB
2007-01-13
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-19
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X6YN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: SAFETY RECALL 23-HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE DID SPRING A LEAK AND BEFORE I COULD GET IT TO MY MECHANIC TO CHECK IT OUT, I DID HAVE AN UNDER THE HOOD FIRE THAT MELTED MOST EVERY PLASTIC PART BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THIS HAPPENED IN FRONT OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT DISMISSAL TIME...LUCKILY I HAD PARKED THE CAR, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, AND STEP OUT BEFORE FLAMING UP AND THE SCHOOL PERSONNEL PROVIDED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO MINIMIZE THE FLAMES WHILE I CALLED 9-1-1 ON MY CELL PHONE. I FILED A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY BUT THE POLICY HAD BEEN CANCELLED AND I WAS UNAWARE AT THAT TIME OF THIS SO THE CLAIM WAS DENIED; SINCE THAT TIME I HEARD FROM ANOTHER MECHANIC THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM OF THIS TYPE SO I RESEARCH ONLINE THEN CONTACTED DAIMLER CHRYSLER WHEN MY VIN WAS NOT SHOWING A PROBLEM. THEY TOOK THE REPORT AND SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO MY HOME AT WHICH TIME HE TOOK LOTS OF PICTURES SHOWING THE ONLY DAMAGE TO BE UNDER THE HOOD, THE HOOD, AND ONE FUSE/BOX INSIDE. AT THAT TIME THE LIGHTS, BRAKES, RADIO, ELECTRIC WINDOWS AND THE A/C WERE ALL STILL RUNNING ALONG WITH THE MOTOR ATTEMPTING TO TURN OVER (EVEN THOUGH IT WOULDN'T).WEEKS LATER I MADE TELEPHONE CALLS TO CHECK ON THE STATUS OF THE CLAIM AND EVENTUALLY RECEIVED A LETTER POLITELY TELLING ME TOUGH LUCK'CLAIM DENIED. NO EXPLANATION GIVEN. POST MARKED JUN 14 ''06, I RECEIVED THE SAFETY RECALL 23-HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE LETTER AND PROCEEDED TO START ALL OVER AGAIN THE CLAIM WAS DENIED IN A LETTER DATED JULY 12, 2006 AND POST MARKED 07/14/06 DET MI #1 STATING I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN YOUR FILE AND I MUST ADVISE YOU THAT I HAVE GLEANED NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT WOULD CAUSE US TO ALTER OUR PREVIOUS DECISION. ON APPROXIMATELY 01-04-07 I RECEIVE ANOTHER COPY OF THE SAFETY RECALL E23 LETTER NOW CONTACTING YOU BECAUSE I FEEL IT IS HOPELESS TO CONTACT DAIMLER CHRYSLER AGAIN. *JB
2007-01-02
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-11-03
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X1YN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* - WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIREMAN STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS A HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE. *AK
2006-07-31
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X6YN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SIX HOURS AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED, IT ERUPTED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE REMAINS IN THE PARKING LOT WHERE THE FIRE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER SENT A REPRESENTATIVE HOWEVER INFORMATION WOULD NOT DISCLOSE FROM THE RESPRESENTATIVE. THE MAIN DAMAGE IS LOCATED IN THE DASH AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR.
2006-07-30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X6YN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY 2000 PLYMOUTH BREEZE CAUGHT FIRE ON THE INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR AFTER BEING PARKED FOR OVER 6 HOURS. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY TOTALED . THE CAR WAS SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP 4 DAYS BEFORE THE FIRE...... SO FAR I CAN'T GET ANY EXPLANATION FOR THIS FIRE. THE NEW YORK FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS NOT VANDALIZED IT WAS ELECTRICAL.. *JB
2006-06-21
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-13
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46XXYN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE. THE CONTACT ASSUMED THAT ONE OF THE TIRES BLEW, SO THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE TIRES. TWO OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICERS IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND YELLED AT THE CONTACT TO RUN FROM THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS GOING TO EXPLODE. AS SOON AS THE CONTACT RAN OFF, THE VEHICLE EXPLODED. FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT, THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE FIRST RECALL LETTER ABOUT RECALL NUMBER 06V001000. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED OF THE EXPLOSION BUT HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY INFO ON HOW TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE.
2006-06-19
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-12-05
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X6YN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ALERTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON JUNE 17, 2006 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V001000; STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSISTS: HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN INFORMED. THE CONTACT REPORTS HAVING NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT.
2006-04-20
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-17
- VIN: 1P3EJ46X0YN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER FRACTURED. THIS CAUSED THE TIMING BELT AND TENSIONER PULLEY TO FAIL AS WELL. THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER HOUSING AND TIMING BELT WAS REPLACED.
2000 Plymouth Breeze recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the 2000 Plymouth Breeze.
2010-12-27
- Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Summary: FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES, PART NUMBERS K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, AND FA4611X, SOLD FOR USE ON VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BALL JOINT ON THE CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE BALL STUD TO WEAR THROUGH THE CONTROL ARM HOUSING RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING.
- Consequence: IF THERE IS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE HOUSING, THE DRIVER CAN LOOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
2009-10-09
- Manufacturer: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE LLC
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Summary: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BALL JOINTS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN EXCESSIVELY HARDENED WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK NEAR THE RETAINING RING GROOVE ALLOWING THE BALL STUD TO SEPARATE UNDER IMPACT LOAD. THE SUBJECT BALL JOINTS WERE SOLD AS FOUR PART NUMBERS, D10945, D10946, G10945, AND G10946. THE AFFECTED CONTROL ARMS, D10945 AND D10946, ARE STAMPED WITH THE FOLLOWING DATES ON THE BALL JOINTS: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, AND 116609. THE G10945 AND G10946 ARE THE SAME PART AS THE D10945 AND D10946 RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE LABELED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON THE AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER.
- Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET OF THE BALL JOINT HOUSING WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO COLLAPSE AND THE WHEEL TO FOLD IN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-800-493-4128.
2009-07-07
- Manufacturer: IMPORT PRODUCTS CO., INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: IMPORT PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 30,351 FUEL FILTERS SOLD TO AND BRANDED BY THE AFFINIA GROUP AS CARQUEST P/N 86523, NAPA P/N 3523, AND WIX P/N 33523 FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THESE FILTERS MAY DEVELOP A LEAK IN THE HOSE ASSEMBLY AND/OR CONNECTORS DUE TO IMPROPERLY ADHERED LINE CONNECTORS.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy: THE AFFINIA GROUP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE FILTERS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WIX FILTER RETURN CENTER AT 1-704-869-7411 OR IMPORT PRODUCTS AT 1-508-279-8207.
2006-10-23
- Manufacturer: TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: CERTAIN TIGAS FUEL PUMP MODULES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AND P/NOS. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES ARE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE IN CERTAIN DAIMLERCHRYSLER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SILICONE MATERIAL USED IN MANUFACTURE OF THE FLAPPER VALVE WAS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESS SWELL OF THE FLAPPER VALVE RESTRICTING THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.
- Consequence: FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-461-1834.
2006-01-05
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY PREMATURELY HEAT AGE AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
- Consequence: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2000-11-09
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: CHILD SEAT
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
- Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
- Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
2000-07-17
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE WELD BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE BLOCK AND THE STAND-OFF BRACKET.
- Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE STAND-OFF BRACKET FROM THE BLOCK COULD CAUSE FATIGUE DAMAGE OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND RESULT IN A HALF SYSTEM BRAKE LOSS.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A BRAKE LINE BRACKET TO THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE.
2000-03-02
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH UNPAINTED FUEL TANK STRAPS.
- Consequence: THE PAINT PROVIDES CORROSION PROTECTION NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE STRAPS DO NOT LOOSEN OVER TIME.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS.
2000-03-02
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT CHILD LOCK INSTRUCTION LABELS.
- Consequence: THE INCORRECT LABELS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION AS TO WHETHER THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCK WAS ACTIVATED.
- Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS.
Negative 2000 Plymouth Breeze car reviews
Positive 2000 Plymouth Breeze car reviews
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This has been an exceptional car and an exceptional value. It is heavy and sturdy, but economical, and we've had absolutely no mechanical problems with it. We absolutely love this car.
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Great commuter car - peppy, great mileage, easy to drive, easy to park, and roomy inside.
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This is a car that I wasn't sure I wanted to buy, but I got a deal that I couldn't pass up. After driving it for just a couple of days, I realized what a great deal I had made. The Breeze drives like a luxury car at a reasonable price.
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My Breeze has been a fantastic car and an excellent value. I did experience a minor issue with the car at 55,000 miles when the input speed sensor needed to be replaced. However, the repair was completed quickly and at a minimal cost, with only half a day spent in the shop.
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The 99' Plymouth Breeze is definitely one of the best all-around cars out there. Not only is it relatively inexpensive to buy, but it also provides great fuel economy and a comfortable ride. Whether you're looking for a family car or a vehicle to customize and race, the Plymouth Breeze is an excellent choice. I stand by my word. Additionally, the trunk space is unparalleled, with the entire back seat folding down to accommodate two or three entertainment centers.
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Are you having problems with your 2000 Plymouth Breeze?
Ransom Zieme 2024-09-15
I have experienced several electrical issues with my 2 1/2 year old car, which have unfortunately occurred in succession. Despite the dealer's efforts to fix each problem as it arises, new issues have continued to surface. The circuit board, air conditioning compressor, ignition switch, input and output speed sensors, upstream sensor, cam sensor (due to an oil leak), and gas tank have all required replacement. While this has been frustrating, I remain confident that a solution can be found.
Casper Shanahan 2024-07-08
I purchased this vehicle from a private owner, but unfortunately it caught fire and was irreparably damaged. Despite numerous attempts at repair, the cost ultimately amounted to $4k. Fortunately, no one was in the car at the time of the incident, as it occurred while parked at a grocery store.
Jaquan Will 2024-07-06
Although my car had less than 40,000 miles on it, the transmission failed. Despite the dealership taking over two months to solve the problems that arose after the replacement, the car still does not run as smoothly as our Ford 6 cyl. Additionally, it only gets good, but not great gas mileage, and has a rough idle. In my experience, I would not choose to purchase another 4 cyl. vehicle.
Santa Nolan 2024-04-04
This entry-level sedan is quite roomy and offers great gas mileage. However, the higher-output 2.4 liter engine may not be the best for merging onto the freeway and hills. The brakes could use some improvement and the headlights are poor, especially for country roads with a high probability of deer. If safety is a top priority for you, it's worth noting that anti-lock brakes were optional and many models do not have them. Additionally, the exterior materials are flimsy and airbags include only driver and front passenger front airbags. For the same price, a Jetta offers many more safety features. Overall, while I wouldn't necessarily recommend this car to someone I care about, it's still a decent option for those looking for a spacious and fuel-efficient sedan.
Orlo Prosacco 2024-03-08
I have owned my Breeze since 1999, when it was brand new. Over the past five years, I have invested over $4000 in repairs, including a new head gasket, transmission repairs, and oil and transmission fluid leaks. It is important to ensure that all necessary repairs have been completed before purchasing a used Breeze, as this model typically requires significant maintenance within the first 90000 miles.